3 Ways to Save BIG on a Ski Vacation

by Amanda Wells // January 31, 2023 // No Comments

Skiing is one of the most expensive family vacations, but did you know it doesn’t have to be? Here are 3 Ways to Save BIG on a Ski Vacation! Growing up, my family took a LOT of ski vacations and... Continue reading →

Making Vacation a Priority – on a budget

by Amanda Wells // January 30, 2023 // 1 Comment

This post is sponsored by Wally & Denise Ray of Grandfather Chalet in Banner Elk, North Carolina. It honestly came out of the blue. I’d just snagged my daughter to give her “one last hug as a fourteen-year-old” as she... Continue reading →

3 Reasons to Make Wild Adventures a Must-See This Fall

by Amanda Wells // October 8, 2019 // No Comments

We rarely visit theme parks because with a family of eight, who can afford it? But we did just that this weekend. We loaded up the kids without telling them our destination and traveled north to Wild Adventures in Valdosta,... Continue reading →

Lord, let me be inconvenienced by my family

by Amanda Wells // May 11, 2019 // 3 Comments

“Amanda, I need you!” he called to me from the front porch. Normally, I’m glad to be called my own name and not so-and-so’s mama or Wesley’s wife or that mom of six or whatever. But this time, one of... Continue reading →

Raising relational kids beyond the rules

by Amanda Wells // May 3, 2019 // No Comments

“Oh you better believe I’m going to be there when my sister has a baby! I’m going to be there for ALL the special moments!” declared my 11-year-old at the breakfast table. We were imagining the future, 10 or... Continue reading →

Your story matters –tell it.

by Amanda Wells // April 8, 2019 // No Comments

I grew up with in a family of storytellers. From my dad weaving elaborate tales he continued for months at a time to my grandad sharing his war stories to my mom sharing about country life, I heard it all. My siblings... Continue reading →

Funniest Family Bloopers of 2018

by Amanda Wells // December 28, 2018 // No Comments

This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 One thing we do a lot of around here is laugh. At ourselves. Or each other. At whatever we can. On... Continue reading →

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